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New Balance 998 Made in USA available soon

Brandon King

This New Balance 998 is part of the brand’s “Made in USA” collection, which demonstrates that high quality footwear can still be made domestically. It sports a navy and grey upper spread across a high quality suede and leather upper. New Balance “N” logos adorn the lateral and medial sides with “NB” and “998 new balance” appear on the rear heel and tongue respectively, Underneath this upper resides an ABZORB midsole and a tri-colored rubber outsole completes this aesthetic that was crafted with quality in mind, In a twist of…

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James Harden gets his wish, sent to the Clippers in a massive trade

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Sports mirrors life in that there is a sucker born every minute and the latest notable NBA transaction is a testament to that axiom. The Philadelphia 76ers have sent disgruntled guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster deal. from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: The LA Clippers acquired 10-time All-Star guard James Harden in a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, sources told ESPN. The 76ers sent Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusevto the Clippers for Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum, KJ Martin, a 2028 unprotected first-round pick, two second-round picks, a 2029 pick swap and an…

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NC Central’s Davius Richard amongst MEAC Footballers of the Week

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference NORFOLK, Va., October 30, 2023 – North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. Howard’s Erick Hunter earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while South Carolina State’s Jawarn Howell was named Rookie of the Week. N.C. Central’s Torricelli Simpkins III and Morgan State’s Keith Jenkins Jr. received Lineman of the Week and Specialist of the Week accolades, respectively.  Richard (QB, 6-3, 220, Sr., Belle Glade, Fla.) amassed 378 yards of total offense and was responsible for seven touchdowns in…

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Enjoy these images of the “Olive” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

The “Olive” Air Jordan 5 is making its long-anticipated sophomore retail voyage after over a decade and a half in cold storage. The 2024 iteration appears it be a fairly faithful recreation of its 2006 progenitor. It sports an army olive upper with clear netting adorned on the sides and is also present on the tongue. Solar orange is present on the Jumpmen that appears on the reflective tongue and rear heel, respectively; the same hue also shows up on the inner and lace locks. Below the aforementioned upper resides…

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Nike unveils upcoming fall 2024 sneaker collection

Brandon King

The eyes of the sneaker world are always turned forward, and in that vein Nike has allowed the world a glimpse of what they have planned in 2024. In a move reportedly aimed in curtailing leaks of yet-to-be released sneakers, the brand released images of a plethora of footwear to hit retailers in 2024. The ACG contingent is comprised of the AGC Rufus (Fall’ 24) , ACG Izy Fall “24), ACG Exploraid ( Sping/Summer ‘ 24) , ACG Torre Mid( Spring (Spring ’24) and two colors of a silhouette, ACG…

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“Sail” Women’s Air Jordan 4 coming next spring

Brandon King

Over the past 18-24 months Jordan Brand has shown a concerted effort to ensure the ladies are taken care of, with several well-executed colorways across several silhouettes. Tjis upcoming Air Jordan 4 looks to be the next addition to that lineup. It sports a monochromatic sail upper with the metallic gold end of the wings and lower lace tabs. Jumpman branding shows up via the debossed variety on the tongue and in its standard form on the rear heel. Underneath resides a sail midsole and metallic gold Jumpman branded sail…

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James Harden tried to casually get on the team flight, the Sixers weren’t having it

Brandon King

James Harden just really thought he would be able to board the team flight as if things were sweet between he and the Sixers. Harden, who has been away for the team for an excused absence for the past 10 days, However upon his arrival, he was told that he would not be accompanying the team who are embarking on a two-game road trip. Apparently the bearded one was told that is was not a suggestion when he was advised to remain in Philadelphia to work out while the team…

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“Gold Medal” Nike Kobe IV Protro coming next fall

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Fifteen years after its original 2009 debut, the “Gold Medal” Kobe IV is planned to make its return next fall in Protro form. At this juncture there are no images available, but what is known is they will make use of a white, dark obsidian, varsity red and metallic gold color palette. The hopeful anticipation is that Nike doesn’t mess these up, meaning we should see a Kobe IV with metallic gold at the toe, forefoot, collar and external heel cup. The midfoot is occupied with a white side panels…

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An initial look at this color of the Nike Book 1

Brandon King

This colorway of Devin Booker’s first signature shoe sports a combination canvas and leather upper adorned on the sides with tumbled leather Swooshes. On the outside of the rear pull tab reads “CHAPTER ONE” and “96” , a call back to the year of Booker’s birth, 1996. Book branding appears on the tongue, rounding at an upper that sits atop a white Cushlon 2.0 midsole , heel Zoom Air unit and a milky translucent rubber outsole. The Nike Book 1 is slated to debut next spring

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“White/Photo Blue” Nike Air Trainer 1 coming next spring

Brandon King

Since its debut back in 1987, the grpoundbreaking Nike Air Trainer 1 has been one of the most well-received models in the brand’s history. Next spring will see the debut of the “White/Photo Blue” iteration of the classic silhouette. It sports a combination leather and nubuck upper with photos blue showing up on the lateral Swoosh, as well as the branding present on the tongue, rear heel and forefoot strap as well as the top eyelets and rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and a branded sail and photo…

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